ARTHUR – Arthur Minor Softball has received sponsorship donations from Arthur Opti-Mrs, Arthur 2nd Look and the Arthur Lions Club.
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Construction Ahead: Highway 6 road work beginning in June
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Those who regularly travel between Fergus and Guelph on Highway 6 will have noticed the pylons already and assumed construction is coming – and it is.
Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival a success
ABOYNE – The second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival took place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 10.
Eh! Comedy Tour headed to The Crown
HARRISTON – More comedy is coming to the Crown theatre here.
Artist unveils thought- provoking piece in Elora Sculpture Project
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A group toured around 18 one-of-a-kind sculptures in Centre Wellington on June 11.
Kinsmen host outdoors show in Drayton
DRAYTON - A cool, rainy Sunday provided the perfect conditions to lure outdoor enthusiasts indoors as the Drayton Kinsmen hosted their second annual Outdoors Show on June 11 at the PMD arena.
Guelph Humane Society raises more than $68,000 to support vulnerable animals
GUELPH – On June 6, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) announced the success of its June 4 Happy Trails Walk-a-Thon.
Sonic Sensation exhibition comes to Wellington County
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to welcome Sonic Sensation – a travelling exhibition from the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York.
U of G’s ecumenical campus ministry celebrating 55 years
GUELPH – The Ecumenical Campus Ministry at the University of Guelph is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a free breakfast and program at Harcourt Memorial United Church (87 Dean Ave., Guelph) on June 24, 9am to 11am.
Peter Pan coming to Fergus Grand in July
FERGUS - Think happy thoughts, gather your pixie dust, and fly to Neverland this July!
Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert Minstrel of the Dawn on June 22
GUELPH – Maybe it’s because they share a name and a profession, but when iconic Canadian Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot passed away on May 1 of this year, James Gordon’s phone started to ring with fans asking if there would be a Guelph tribute and would he be organizing it.
OPP reminding residents about scams targeting seniors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As June is Seniors Month in Ontario, the OPP would like to raise awareness about frauds that target Ontario seniors.
Police beat: Mischief, assault charges
PALMERSTON – On June 8 at about 7:45pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a person causing a disturbance at a business on Main Street West here.
Peonies in the park
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Peony lovers should get themselves to Terry Fox Park, at the corner of Beatty Line and St. Andrew St. West, as soon as possible.
Tree planting at the Fergus Dog Park
FERGUS – Volunteer Theresa Evan helps to plant trees at the Fergus Dog Park on May 12.